PRODUCT APPLICATION
Castrol Magnatec Professional B4 5W-40 is specially recommended for vehicles fitted with the
latest emission after treatment devices like Diesel Particulate Filters, DPF, and exhaust catalysts. It is
suitable for both turbocharged and naturally aspirated petrol and diesel engines. It is designed to
ensure requirements of vehicles fitted with the latest diesel after treatment systems, eg, DPF, are
satisfied with comfortable safety margin.
Recommended for the following passenger car models:
Jaguar XJR, XJ8, XK8, XKR 3.2, 4.0, 4.0 Litre Supercharged.
Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Freelander Petrol and Diesel including Td5.
Range Rover Petrol and Diesel.
Volvo Pre 2004 S40, S60, Pre 2002 C70, S70, S90, V40, Pre 2007 V70, V90, 850, 940, 960.
Saab Models prior to 2001.
Mazda all cars, commercials and 4-wheel drives (except for diesel vehicles ie Mazda3, Mazda6
and rotary engines).
Ford imported models and BA XR6 Turbo.
Holden Barina SB, XC; Astra AH-TR, TS Sri, diesel; Vectra JR, JS, ZC; Calibra; Cruze, Zafira;
Jackaroo, Epica, Captiva, Colorado petrol and diesel models.
Honda all models.
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Hyundai models using 15,000 km service intervals, turbo diesel engines with DPF.
Mitsubishi Lancer, CC, CD, CE; Magna Verada; 380, Pajero diesel with DPF.
Peugeot 206, 306, 405, 406, 605 petrol and diesel models.
Subaru Impreza 2 Litre, WRX; Forester, Liberty, Outback.
Toyota all multivalve engines.
Benefits
Suitable for high temperature and extended drain service.
Helps ensure vehicle emission control system remains efficient
and effective.
Improved engine responsiveness and fuel efficiency.
Easy and responsive cold start performance for the latest
engines together with excellent highway and high temperature
performance.
No special change over procedure required, long seal life can be
expected.
Compatible with normal mineral oil. No special flushing procedure needed when changing from
mineral to synthetic oil.
Long service interval performance.
Added protection for those people who forget and over ran
recommended service intervals, as well as potentially lower
maintenance costs and greater vehicle availability.
Lower levels of SAPS, Sulphated Ash, Helps ensure longer life of emission control devices and better
Phosphorus and Sulphur.
engine performance and fuel economy.
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SAE
Viscosity
Grade
5W-40
KV @
100 0C
(cSt)
13.9
KV @
400C
(cSt)
82
cP @
-30 0C
Viscosity
Index
Pour Point
(0C)
API Service
Rating
ACEA
Rating
6100
174
-48
SM/CF
A3/B3/B4/C3
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PERFORMANCE LEVELS
Castrol Magnatec Professional B4 5W-40 is suitable for use where the following
specifications or classifications are cited:
Performance
API SM
Where these SAE grades cited
ACEA A3
ACEA B3, B4
ACEA C3
VW
MB Approval
Meets Ford
Renault
Changeover Procedure
No special changeover procedure is required when changing from other lubricants to Castrol
Magnatec Professional B4 5W-40. Drain existing oil while still warm or hot. Replace oil filter and
refill to correct oil level for engine.
Spillage
Small:
Large:
Disposal:
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Product Removal
Bare Metal Surfaces:
Hand Cleaning:
Use any of the Castrol range of hand cleaners, e.g. CareClean Plus.
Other Surfaces:
Although all reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information contained in this publication is accurate as at the time of printing, such
information is nevertheless liable to variation in the event of changes occurring subsequent to the date of printing it: the blend formulation, methods
of storage, or due to the improper handling or application of any of the products referred to, or in the requirements of any specification or approval
relating to any of the products.
For more information contact: Castrol Lubricants (A Business Division of BP Australia Pty Limited - ABN 53 004 085 616)
Technical Advice Line: 1300 557 998
Customer Service:
1300 554 890
www.castrol.com.au
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